Koimesis Theotokou Merbaka (Argolid) Agia Triada

Koimesis Theotokou Merbaka, Fine 13th c. church of Frankish bishop of Corinth, Ag. Triada, Argolid
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Latitude: 37.634540
Longitude: 22.802790
Confidence: High

Place ID: 376228EMer
Time period: M
Region: Peloponnese
Country: Greece
Department: Argolida
Mod: Agia Triada

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Modern Description: On the outskirts of Agia Triada (ex-Merbaka), once on the main road to Nauplio, an important church built ca. 1280 by William of Moerbeke, the Frankish bishop of Corinth and a leading Greek scholar of his day. See the important article in Hesperia 84.3 by Guy Sanders. The church is decorated with spolia from the Argive Heraion, as well as by fine Majolica bowls characteristic of Italian churches.
Wikidata ID: Q38280392

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